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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.53, 2,444.42 and 938.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.53, 2,444.42 and 938.15 is: 1,404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.53 : 2,444.42 = 938.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.53/2,444.42 = 938.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.53x = 2,444.42 × 938.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.53x = 2,293,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,215.71/1,632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.70

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